2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Library and Archives Canada by Question 105. Please indicate your occupational group. If you are in an acting position, specify the group of the action position. Occupational group and level - EX

The results of the 2022 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. The results for "Most positive or least negative answers" and "Least positive and most negative answers" are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 64 20 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 25
2022 EX-01 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EX 38 43 10 10 0 0 0 81 10 21
2019 EX 65 26 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 23
2019 EX-01 71 21 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 EX 52 33 10 0 5 0 0 86 5 21
2018 EX-01 62 31 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 62 12 17 4 4 0 0 74 8 25
2022 EX-01 83 8 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 EX 43 38 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 21
2019 EX 48 30 17 4 0 0 0 78 4 23
2019 EX-01 43 36 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14
2018 EX 41 41 9 5 5 0 0 82 9 22
2018 EX-01 36 36 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 14

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 75 21 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2022 EX-01 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EX 57 33 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 21
2019 EX 68 27 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 22
2019 EX-01 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2018 EX 64 32 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 22
2018 EX-01 50 43 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 66 21 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 25
2022 EX-01 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EX 52 29 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 21
2019 EX 65 26 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 23
2019 EX-01 64 29 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2018 EX 64 32 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 22
2018 EX-01 50 43 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 47 33 8 12 0 0 0 79 12 25
2022 EX-01 64 18 9 9 0 0 0 83 9 10
2020 EX 43 38 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 21
2019 EX 61 17 13 4 4 0 0 78 9 23
2019 EX-01 57 29 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2018 EX 48 38 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 21
2018 EX-01 46 31 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 55 29 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 25
2022 EX-01 56 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 EX 48 38 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 21
2019 EX 52 26 13 4 4 0 0 78 9 23
2019 EX-01 50 36 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2018 EX 59 23 14 5 0 0 0 82 5 22
2018 EX-01 64 7 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 54 21 4 12 4 4 0 79 17 25
2022 EX-01 73 10 8 0 0 9 0 91 0 10
2020 EX 40 30 10 15 5 0 0 70 20 20
2019 EX 39 30 13 13 4 0 0 70 17 23
2019 EX-01 36 29 14 21 0 0 0 64 21 14
2018 EX 27 32 27 9 0 5 0 62 10 22
2018 EX-01 21 36 36 7 0 0 0 57 7 14
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 88 8 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2022 EX-01 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EX 71 24 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2019 EX 78 17 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2019 EX-01 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 65 22 8 4 0 0 0 87 4 25
2022 EX-01 60 30 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 EX 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2019 EX 65 17 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 23
2019 EX-01 64 21 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2018 EX 55 18 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 22
2018 EX-01 43 14 14 29 0 0 0 57 29 14

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 76 12 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 25
2022 EX-01 83 8 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 EX 71 19 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 21
2019 EX 65 22 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 23
2019 EX-01 57 36 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2018 EX 64 14 5 14 5 0 0 77 18 22
2018 EX-01 50 21 7 14 7 0 0 71 21 14

Senior management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 48 36 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 25
2022 EX-01 47 34 8 10 0 0 0 82 10 10
2020 EX 43 48 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 21
2019 EX 48 39 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 23
2019 EX-01 50 36 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2018 EX 36 45 5 5 9 0 0 82 14 22
2018 EX-01 36 43 7 0 14 0 0 79 14 14

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 47 28 8 13 4 0 0 75 17 25
2022 EX-01 29 44 8 19 0 0 0 73 19 10
2020 EX 43 38 5 10 0 0 5 85 10 21
2019 EX 48 39 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 23
2019 EX-01 43 43 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2018 EX 55 27 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 22
2018 EX-01 50 29 7 0 14 0 0 79 14 14

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 22 29 16 29 4 0 0 51 33 25
2022 EX-01 20 35 8 36 0 0 0 55 36 10
2020 EX 33 19 19 24 0 0 5 55 25 21
2019 EX 48 39 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 23
2019 EX-01 36 50 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2018 EX 27 45 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 22
2018 EX-01 21 43 7 14 14 0 0 64 29 14

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 31 41 12 17 0 0 0 71 17 25
2022 EX-01 29 35 8 28 0 0 0 64 28 10
2020 EX 43 43 5 5 0 0 5 90 5 21
2019 EX 50 27 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 22
2019 EX-01 46 23 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 13
2018 EX 32 45 5 9 9 0 0 77 18 22
2018 EX-01 14 57 0 14 14 0 0 71 29 14
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 55 21 12 4 8 0 0 75 12 25
2022 EX-01 64 28 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 EX 43 43 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 21
2019 EX 35 35 22 9 0 0 0 70 9 23
2019 EX-01 29 43 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14
2018 EX 29 57 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 21
2018 EX-01 38 54 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 60 26 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 20
2022 EX-01 72 19 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 EX 33 57 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2019 EX 48 35 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 23
2019 EX-01 50 29 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14
2018 EX 48 43 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 21
2018 EX-01 31 54 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 55 20 12 4 4 4 0 79 8 25
2022 EX-01 64 18 0 9 0 9 0 91 9 10
2020 EX 29 48 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 21
2019 EX 35 57 4 0 4 0 0 91 4 23
2019 EX-01 36 57 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 EX 27 45 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 22
2018 EX-01 29 29 29 14 0 0 0 57 14 14

Job fit and development

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 51 40 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2022 EX-01 47 53 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EX 62 24 5 0 0 0 10 95 0 21
2019 EX 52 43 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2019 EX-01 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2018 EX 60 15 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 20
2018 EX-01 54 23 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 62 25 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 25
2022 EX-01 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EX 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 26 46 8 20 0 0 0 72 20 25
2022 EX-01 29 46 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 10
2020 EX 29 48 14 0 5 0 5 80 5 21
2019 EX 43 39 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 23
2019 EX-01 50 36 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2018 EX 36 45 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 22
2018 EX-01 36 43 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 14

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 55 16 12 0 8 0 9 78 9 25
2022 EX-01 46 35 9 0 0 0 10 91 0 10
2020 EX 57 19 14 0 0 0 10 84 0 21
2019 EX 57 35 0 4 0 0 4 95 5 23
2019 EX-01 64 29 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 47 16 20 4 4 4 5 69 9 25
2022 EX-01 39 17 17 9 0 9 10 68 11 10
2020 EX 76 5 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 21
2019 EX 83 13 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 23
2019 EX-01 93 0 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 60 13 17 0 4 0 5 77 5 25
2022 EX-01 70 9 10 0 0 0 11 89 0 10
2020 EX 86 5 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 21
2019 EX 87 9 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 23
2019 EX-01 93 0 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 79 4 0 0 0 0 17 100 0 25
2022 EX-01 73 8 0 0 0 0 19 100 0 10
2020 EX 76 10 0 0 0 0 14 100 0 21
2019 EX 87 4 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 23
2019 EX-01 86 0 0 0 0 0 14 100 0 14

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 37 25 0 12 17 0 9 68 32 25
2022 EX-01 37 44 0 10 9 0 0 81 19 10
2020 EX 19 38 24 10 5 0 5 60 15 21
2019 EX 39 13 4 26 13 0 4 55 41 23
2019 EX-01 50 21 7 14 7 0 0 71 21 14
2018 EX 27 18 9 36 9 0 0 45 45 22
2018 EX-01 29 29 0 43 0 0 0 57 43 14

Empowerment

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 70 17 8 0 4 0 0 87 4 25
2022 EX-01 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EX 76 19 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2019 EX 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 22
2019 EX-01 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2018 EX 55 41 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 22
2018 EX-01 43 50 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 75 12 4 4 4 0 0 87 8 25
2022 EX-01 83 8 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 EX 65 25 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2019 EX 61 39 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2019 EX-01 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2018 EX 68 27 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 22
2018 EX-01 57 36 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 71 13 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 25
2022 EX-01 83 8 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 EX 38 33 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 21
2019 EX 43 48 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 23
2019 EX-01 43 50 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 EX 50 41 0 5 5 0 0 91 9 22
2018 EX-01 36 50 0 7 7 0 0 86 14 14

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 67 20 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 25
2022 EX-01 64 27 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 EX 48 38 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 21
2019 EX 52 48 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2019 EX-01 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2018 EX 50 41 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 22
2018 EX-01 43 50 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

Work-life balance and workload

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 64 24 8 0 0 0 4 92 0 25
2022 EX-01 75 17 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 10
2020 EX 29 29 29 10 5 0 0 57 14 21
2019 EX 52 35 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 23
2019 EX-01 50 43 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 EX 52 29 5 5 10 0 0 81 14 21
2018 EX-01 54 31 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 21 30 12 20 17 0 0 51 37 25
2022 EX-01 21 45 17 17 0 0 0 66 17 10
2020 EX 10 19 19 38 10 0 5 30 50 21
2019 EX 18 27 27 27 0 0 0 45 27 22
2019 EX-01 31 15 31 23 0 0 0 46 23 13
2018 EX 36 14 23 23 5 0 0 50 27 22
2018 EX-01 43 14 29 14 0 0 0 57 14 14

Question 29. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 80 16 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2022 EX-01 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Mobility and retention

Question 56_1. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 29 50 21 25
2022 EX-01 18 46 36 10
2020 EX 45 25 30 20
2019 EX 43 26 30 23
2019 EX-01 43 29 29 14
2018 EX 29 24 48 21
2018 EX-01 31 15 54 13

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)
Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)
Total responses
2019 EX 20 30 30 0 0 20 10
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 75 16 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25
2022 EX-01 83 8 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 EX 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2019 EX 78 17 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2019 EX-01 71 21 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 EX 86 5 5 0 5 0 0 91 5 22
2018 EX-01 79 7 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 42 37 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 25
2022 EX-01 28 53 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 10
2020 EX 48 38 5 5 5 0 0 86 10 21
2019 EX 65 30 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2019 EX-01 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2018 EX 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 22
2018 EX-01 50 43 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

Organizational performance

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 16 24 21 34 5 0 0 39 40 25
2022 EX-01 9 27 27 27 11 0 0 37 35 10
2020 EX 0 19 48 24 10 0 0 33 19 21
2019 EX 0 17 43 26 13 0 0 39 17 23
2019 EX-01 0 14 50 29 7 0 0 36 14 14
2018 EX 0 18 41 27 9 5 0 38 19 22
2018 EX-01 0 21 50 21 7 0 0 29 21 14

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 8 20 29 30 13 0 0 43 28 25
2022 EX-01 0 17 36 36 11 0 0 47 17 10
2020 EX 0 14 48 29 10 0 0 38 14 21
2019 EX 4 4 43 26 22 0 0 48 9 23
2019 EX-01 0 7 43 36 14 0 0 50 7 14
2018 EX 9 9 41 36 5 0 0 41 18 22
2018 EX-01 7 14 43 36 0 0 0 36 21 14

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 4 16 37 33 9 0 0 43 20 25
2022 EX-01 0 0 45 44 11 0 0 55 0 10
2020 EX 0 15 55 25 5 0 0 30 15 20
2019 EX 0 13 30 52 4 0 0 57 13 23
2019 EX-01 0 7 43 43 7 0 0 50 7 14
2018 EX 0 27 36 32 5 0 0 36 27 22
2018 EX-01 0 29 29 36 7 0 0 43 29 14

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 28 30 28 4 9 0 0 13 58 25
2022 EX-01 17 37 18 9 20 0 0 29 54 10
2020 EX 48 14 29 5 5 0 0 10 62 21
2019 EX 4 35 39 22 0 0 0 22 39 23
2019 EX-01 7 29 29 36 0 0 0 36 36 14
2018 EX 14 36 32 14 5 0 0 18 50 22
2018 EX-01 7 36 36 14 7 0 0 21 43 14

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 20 37 29 0 9 0 4 10 60 25
2022 EX-01 17 18 36 0 20 0 10 22 39 10
2020 EX 5 19 29 48 0 0 0 48 24 21
2019 EX 0 17 48 22 13 0 0 35 17 23
2019 EX-01 0 21 43 14 21 0 0 36 21 14
2018 EX 5 27 32 27 5 5 0 33 33 22
2018 EX-01 0 36 29 29 7 0 0 36 36 14

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 12 25 42 4 13 4 0 18 38 25
2022 EX-01 0 17 45 9 28 0 0 38 17 10
2020 EX 5 25 55 10 5 0 0 15 30 20
2019 EX 9 26 57 9 0 0 0 9 35 23
2019 EX-01 0 29 64 7 0 0 0 7 29 14
2018 EX 23 9 36 32 0 0 0 32 32 22
2018 EX-01 21 7 43 29 0 0 0 29 29 14

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 4 12 37 38 9 0 0 47 16 25
2022 EX-01 0 0 35 54 11 0 0 65 0 10
2020 EX 5 14 57 19 5 0 0 24 19 21
2019 EX 13 13 48 22 4 0 0 26 26 23
2019 EX-01 14 0 64 21 0 0 0 21 14 14

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 9 33 20 29 8 0 0 43 37 25
2022 EX-01 11 27 18 36 9 0 0 37 45 10
2020 EX 29 29 10 19 5 5 5 63 26 21
2019 EX 9 59 14 18 0 0 0 68 18 22
2019 EX-01 14 57 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 14

Diversity and inclusion

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 68 28 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2022 EX-01 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EX 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2019 EX 70 26 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2019 EX-01 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2018 EX 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 22
2018 EX-01 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2022 EX-01 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EX 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2019 EX 48 43 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 23
2019 EX-01 50 43 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2018 EX 50 32 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 22
2018 EX-01 57 21 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 14

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 63 28 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 25
2022 EX-01 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EX 52 43 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2019 EX 61 26 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 23
2019 EX-01 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 EX 45 50 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 22
2018 EX-01 36 64 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 47 25 8 12 8 0 0 72 20 25
2022 EX-01 47 35 9 9 0 0 0 83 9 10
2020 EX 38 52 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2019 EX 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2019 EX-01 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2018 EX 43 52 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21
2018 EX-01 43 50 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14

Question 47. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workforce.

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 17 29 29 25 0 0 0 46 25 25
2022 EX-01 37 36 18 9 0 0 0 72 9 10
2020 EX 48 43 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2019 EX 52 39 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 23
2019 EX-01 43 43 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2018 EX 32 45 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 22
2018 EX-01 21 57 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 51 41 0 4 4 0 0 92 8 25
2022 EX-01 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EX 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2019 EX 52 39 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 23
2019 EX-01 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2018 EX 68 18 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22
2018 EX-01 71 14 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14

Anti-racism

Question 23. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal or negative impact on my career.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 80 12 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 25
2022 EX-01 74 9 8 0 0 0 9 91 0 10

Question 24. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without negative impact on my mental health.

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 63 24 9 0 0 0 4 91 0 25
2022 EX-01 56 17 18 0 0 0 9 80 0 10

Question 48. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 13 21 41 17 4 4 0 36 22 25
2022 EX-01 28 18 36 10 0 9 0 50 11 10
2020 EX 35 30 30 5 0 0 0 65 5 20

Question 49. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsperson, human resources advisor).

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 62 21 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 25
2022 EX-01 56 27 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2020 EX 81 14 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21

Question 51. I feel that the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion has had a positive impact in my department or agency, since it launched in January 2021.

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 5 9 32 8 0 42 4 25 15 25
2022 EX-01 11 0 26 18 0 37 9 20 33 10

Ethical workplace

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 43 32 12 0 0 8 4 86 0 25
2022 EX-01 39 43 0 0 0 9 9 100 0 10
2020 EX 43 43 0 5 0 5 5 95 5 21
2019 EX 43 43 9 0 0 4 0 91 0 23
2019 EX-01 36 50 7 0 0 7 0 92 0 14
2018 EX 32 50 9 5 5 0 0 82 9 22
2018 EX-01 29 50 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14

Question 39. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 54 24 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 25
2022 EX-01 55 35 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 EX 52 29 10 5 0 0 5 85 5 21
2019 EX 43 48 4 0 4 0 0 91 4 23
2019 EX-01 43 43 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14
2018 EX 55 23 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 22
2018 EX-01 43 29 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 14

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 43 25 21 12 0 0 0 67 12 25
2022 EX-01 55 18 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 10
2020 EX 33 48 14 0 0 0 5 85 0 21
2019 EX 39 43 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 23
2019 EX-01 43 36 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14
2018 EX 23 50 9 14 0 5 0 76 14 22
2018 EX-01 21 43 7 21 0 7 0 69 23 14

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 22 9 16 20 8 0 25 40 38 25
2022 EX-01 29 18 17 17 0 0 19 58 21 10
2020 EX 32 16 11 11 5 11 16 64 21 19
2019 EX 22 35 17 0 9 0 17 68 11 23
2019 EX-01 29 36 7 0 7 0 21 82 9 14
2018 EX 18 23 27 9 5 5 14 50 17 22
2018 EX-01 14 14 29 14 7 7 14 36 27 14

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 48 40 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 25
2022 EX-01 57 34 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 EX 38 38 5 19 0 0 0 76 19 21

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 63 32 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2022 EX-01 48 52 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EX 43 29 0 24 5 0 0 71 29 21
2019 EX 74 22 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2019 EX-01 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 71 24 0 0 0 4 0 100 0 25
2022 EX-01 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EX 48 38 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 21
2019 EX 78 13 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 23
2019 EX-01 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

Use of official languages

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 72 24 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 25
2022 EX-01 57 34 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 EX 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2022 EX-01 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 EX 83 13 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 23
2019 EX-01 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 59 33 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25
2022 EX-01 55 36 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 EX 76 5 14 0 0 0 5 85 0 21
2019 EX 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2019 EX-01 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.

Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable acts, comments or displays that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 57. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX-01 0 100 10
2020 EX 0 100 21

Question 62. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 30 12 17 4 0 37 0 67 6 25
2020 EX 33 33 10 0 0 24 0 88 0 21
2019 EX 30 35 9 4 0 17 4 83 6 23
2019 EX-01 21 29 7 7 0 29 7 78 11 14
2018 EX 27 23 14 18 0 14 5 61 22 22
2018 EX-01 7 21 14 29 0 21 7 40 40 14

Question 63. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 26 33 29 4 0 9 0 64 4 25
2020 EX 48 33 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 21
2019 EX 43 35 17 4 0 0 0 78 4 23
2019 EX-01 43 29 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14
2018 EX 45 27 23 5 0 0 0 73 5 22
2018 EX-01 36 29 29 7 0 0 0 64 7 14

Discrimination

Discrimination refers to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person or group of people that deprives them of or limits their access to opportunities and advantages that are available to other members of society. The Canadian Human Rights Act sets out the following prohibited grounds of discrimination: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered.

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 EX 0 100 23
2019 EX-01 0 100 14

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 EX 33 19 19 0 0 29 0 73 0 21
2019 EX 22 22 17 0 0 39 0 71 0 23
2019 EX-01 14 21 21 0 0 43 0 63 0 14
2018 EX 18 36 23 5 0 14 5 67 6 22
2018 EX-01 7 29 29 7 0 21 7 50 10 14

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 EX 38 29 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 21
2019 EX 39 39 17 0 0 4 0 82 0 23
2019 EX-01 36 43 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14
2018 EX 41 36 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 22
2018 EX-01 36 43 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14

Duty to accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered). Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Please note that the questions about duty to accommodate do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to work remotely, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 83. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 4 96 25
2022 EX-01 10 90 10
2020 EX 0 100 20
2019 EX 14 86 22
2019 EX-01 14 86 14

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 59 24 8 4 0 0 4 87 5 25
2022 EX-01 65 17 8 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2020 EX 60 35 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20

Future of work

Question 94. In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)
40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)
60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)
80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)
Other Please specify
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 44 24 19 6 7 15

Question 95. When working at a Government of Canada location, do you usually work there on the same days of the week?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 37 63 15

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 32 68 15

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 88 12 15

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 62 38 15

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 20 80 15

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 69 31 15

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 19 81 15

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 7 93 15

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 7 93 15

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 37 63 15

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 6 94 15

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 12 88 15

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 6 94 15

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 63 31 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 6 0 6 32 50 0 6 87 6 15

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 0 12 32 6 43 6 0 52 13 15
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 67 12 8 8 4 0 0 79 12 25
2022 EX-01 74 8 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2020 EX 65 20 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 20

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 50. I feel that racism in my department or agency has had an adverse or negative impact on my mental health.

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 0 0 8 13 43 0 37 87 0 25
2022 EX-01 0 0 0 18 46 0 36 100 0 10

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 30 38 25 8 0 0 0 68 8 25
2022 EX-01 37 28 27 9 0 0 0 65 9 10
2020 EX 52 29 10 5 0 0 5 85 5 21
2019 EX 27 59 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22
2019 EX-01 21 57 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14
2018 EX 36 50 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22
2018 EX-01 21 57 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 9 38 29 25 0 25
2022 EX-01 11 36 27 27 0 10

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 64 16 12 8 0 0 0 80 8 25
2022 EX-01 74 8 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2020 EX 50 35 10 0 0 0 5 89 0 20

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 59 12 12 9 8 0 0 71 17 25
2022 EX-01 74 8 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2020 EX 38 43 5 0 10 0 5 85 10 21

Question 80. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 18 41 20 16 4 0 0 60 21 25
2022 EX-01 29 44 17 10 0 0 0 73 10 10
2020 EX 33 57 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 21
2019 EX 29 48 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 21
2019 EX-01 25 42 25 8 0 0 0 67 8 12
2018 EX 27 55 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 22
2018 EX-01 21 50 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 14

Question 82. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 13 46 20 16 4 0 0 59 21 25
2022 EX-01 19 27 35 18 0 0 0 47 18 10
2020 EX 40 45 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 20
2019 EX 26 57 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 23
2019 EX-01 14 57 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 14

Work-related stress

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 75 12 8 0 0 0 4 91 0 25
2022 EX-01 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EX 76 14 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2019 EX 52 26 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 23
2019 EX-01 57 21 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14
2018 EX 55 23 9 5 5 5 0 81 10 22
2018 EX-01 50 29 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 14

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 5 13 37 25 20 0 0 18 45 25
2022 EX-01 11 10 36 27 17 0 0 21 44 10
2020 EX 10 10 19 33 29 0 0 19 62 21
2019 EX 4 26 39 22 9 0 0 30 30 23
2019 EX-01 7 21 43 14 14 0 0 29 29 14
2018 EX 0 27 55 5 14 0 0 27 18 22
2018 EX-01 0 36 50 7 7 0 0 36 14 14

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 13 33 21 29 4 0 0 47 32 25
2022 EX-01 29 37 18 17 0 0 0 65 17 10
2020 EX 14 33 29 10 14 0 0 48 24 21
2019 EX 13 43 30 9 4 0 0 57 13 23
2019 EX-01 21 43 29 7 0 0 0 64 7 14
2018 EX 9 41 27 14 9 0 0 50 23 22
2018 EX-01 14 36 36 14 0 0 0 50 14 14

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 9 9 17 29 36 0 0 18 65 25
2022 EX-01 11 19 17 27 26 0 0 30 53 10
2020 EX 14 0 24 29 33 0 0 14 62 21
2019 EX 13 26 30 17 13 0 0 39 30 23
2019 EX-01 21 29 29 7 14 0 0 50 21 14
2018 EX 5 23 32 27 14 0 0 27 41 22
2018 EX-01 7 21 36 21 14 0 0 29 36 14

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 26 20 25 24 4 0 0 47 28 25
2022 EX-01 30 35 18 17 0 0 0 65 17 10
2020 EX 24 14 33 19 10 0 0 38 29 21
2019 EX 22 30 30 13 0 0 4 55 14 23
2019 EX-01 29 36 14 14 0 0 7 69 15 14
2018 EX 23 41 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 22
2018 EX-01 36 29 21 14 0 0 0 64 14 14

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 21 46 21 12 0 0 0 67 12 25
2022 EX-01 37 46 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 10
2020 EX 25 20 15 25 15 0 0 45 40 20
2019 EX 17 43 30 9 0 0 0 61 9 23
2019 EX-01 21 43 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 14
2018 EX 18 41 27 9 5 0 0 59 14 22
2018 EX-01 21 36 36 7 0 0 0 57 7 14

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 30 33 4 20 13 0 0 63 33 25
2022 EX-01 29 35 8 17 10 0 0 64 27 10
2020 EX 48 38 10 0 0 0 5 90 0 21
2019 EX 36 36 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 22
2019 EX-01 38 46 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2018 EX 20 45 15 10 0 0 10 72 11 20
2018 EX-01 31 46 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 9 26 37 12 17 0 0 35 29 25
2022 EX-01 11 45 17 9 18 0 0 56 27 10
2020 EX 24 24 33 5 10 0 5 50 15 21
2019 EX 14 50 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 22
2019 EX-01 8 62 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 13
2018 EX 20 35 30 15 0 0 0 55 15 20
2018 EX-01 23 31 23 23 0 0 0 54 23 13

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 31 29 24 4 13 0 0 59 17 25
2022 EX-01 38 26 17 0 18 0 0 64 18 10
2020 EX 35 25 35 0 0 0 5 63 0 20
2019 EX 55 27 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 22
2019 EX-01 62 31 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2018 EX 20 45 10 20 0 0 5 68 21 20
2018 EX-01 23 38 8 31 0 0 0 62 31 13

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 55 16 9 12 8 0 0 71 20 25
2022 EX-01 74 8 0 9 9 0 0 83 17 10
2020 EX 48 24 10 10 5 0 5 75 15 21
2019 EX 59 14 14 9 5 0 0 73 14 22
2019 EX-01 54 23 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 47 28 8 8 4 5 0 78 13 25
2022 EX-01 64 26 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10
2020 EX 14 38 19 14 10 0 5 55 25 21

Question 72l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 34 24 33 4 0 5 0 61 4 25
2022 EX-01 38 17 35 0 0 10 0 61 0 10
2020 EX 20 25 30 15 5 0 5 47 21 20
2019 EX 18 50 18 14 0 0 0 68 14 22
2019 EX-01 23 46 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13
2018 EX 32 37 16 16 0 0 0 68 16 19
2018 EX-01 33 33 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 12

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 75 12 5 0 0 0 8 95 0 25
2022 EX-01 64 18 10 0 0 0 9 89 0 10
2020 EX 67 19 5 5 0 0 5 90 5 21
2019 EX 68 23 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 22
2019 EX-01 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2018 EX 70 15 5 0 5 5 0 89 5 20
2018 EX-01 69 23 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 59 33 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 25
2022 EX-01 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 EX 33 43 10 5 5 0 5 80 10 21

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 71 0 0 0 0 0 29 100 0 25
2022 EX-01 64 0 0 0 0 0 36 100 0 10
2020 EX 81 14 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 21
2019 EX 68 18 0 0 5 0 9 95 5 22
2019 EX-01 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2018 EX 80 5 0 0 0 0 15 100 0 20
2018 EX-01 85 8 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 13

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 63 12 9 0 0 0 17 90 0 25
2022 EX-01 64 17 0 0 0 0 18 100 0 10
2020 EX 90 5 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 21
2019 EX 73 14 5 5 0 0 5 90 5 22
2019 EX-01 69 15 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2018 EX 70 10 5 5 5 0 5 84 11 20
2018 EX-01 77 8 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 59 20 4 12 0 0 5 83 13 25
2022 EX-01 64 27 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2020 EX 50 30 10 5 0 0 5 84 5 20
2019 EX 43 30 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 23
2019 EX-01 57 29 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2018 EX 36 32 14 9 9 0 0 68 18 22
2018 EX-01 36 36 14 0 14 0 0 71 14 14

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 59 12 8 8 0 0 13 82 9 25
2022 EX-01 73 9 9 0 0 0 10 91 0 10
2020 EX 67 19 5 5 0 0 5 90 5 21
2019 EX 74 9 4 0 9 0 4 86 9 23
2019 EX-01 86 7 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14
2018 EX 50 27 5 9 5 0 5 81 14 22
2018 EX-01 50 29 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 51 25 16 0 4 0 5 79 4 25
2022 EX-01 65 17 8 0 0 0 10 91 0 10
2020 EX 43 43 10 0 0 0 5 90 0 21
2019 EX 48 30 17 4 0 0 0 78 4 23
2019 EX-01 43 29 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14
2018 EX 32 45 14 5 0 0 5 81 5 22
2018 EX-01 36 43 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 71 12 4 0 0 0 13 95 0 25
2022 EX-01 73 9 9 0 0 0 10 91 0 10
2020 EX 76 19 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 21
2019 EX 74 22 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2019 EX-01 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2018 EX 59 32 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 22
2018 EX-01 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 75 4 9 0 4 0 8 86 4 25
2022 EX-01 73 9 10 0 9 0 0 82 9 10
2020 EX 81 5 10 0 0 0 5 90 0 21
2019 EX 91 4 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2019 EX-01 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2018 EX 82 9 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 22
2018 EX-01 79 14 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 59 20 8 4 0 0 9 87 4 25
2022 EX-01 64 27 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2020 EX 48 33 10 5 0 0 5 85 5 21
2019 EX 61 22 13 0 4 0 0 83 4 23
2019 EX-01 50 36 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2018 EX 43 43 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 21
2018 EX-01 23 69 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 0 13 59 16 12 0 0 13 28 25
2022 EX-01 0 20 63 17 0 0 0 20 17 10
2020 EX 5 33 24 24 10 0 5 40 35 21
2019 EX 17 22 57 4 0 0 0 39 4 23
2019 EX-01 14 21 64 0 0 0 0 36 0 14
2018 EX 0 24 57 19 0 0 0 24 19 21
2018 EX-01 0 23 54 23 0 0 0 23 23 13

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 4 28 46 17 4 0 0 21 32 25
2022 EX-01 0 25 46 28 0 0 0 28 25 10
2020 EX 5 38 29 19 5 0 5 25 45 21
2019 EX 9 14 32 23 23 0 0 45 23 22
2019 EX-01 15 23 15 23 23 0 0 46 38 13
2018 EX 0 9 55 27 9 0 0 36 9 22
2018 EX-01 0 14 50 29 7 0 0 36 14 14
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 88. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 8 87 4 0 25
2022 EX-01 0 90 10 0 10
2020 EX 10 81 10 0 21

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 EX 63 13 0 4 8 0 12 86 14 25
2022 EX-01 56 27 0 0 9 0 8 91 9 10
2020 EX 57 14 19 5 0 0 5 75 5 21
2019 EX 48 26 17 4 0 0 4 77 5 23
2019 EX-01 64 21 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2018 EX 59 27 5 0 0 0 9 95 0 22
2018 EX-01 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
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